That's odd. When I was a retailer, the Interstate Battery distributor
used one, literally, on every top post battery he handled.

YMMV, I guess.  I've used one for nearly forty years an have yet to
damage a battery.  Guess I'm just lucky.

I agree about the virus distribution software though.

Jim

John Brush wrote:

> When pulling the dead battery, who cares, but no way should any strap lift
> and hold a new battery as you put it in. Damage the internals connections
> of the battery, and you will be pulling it out again real soon. Just
> because someone makes it, doesn't mean its a good idea. Just look at
> Microsoft.......